Instagram’s Twitter Alternative ‘Threads’ Launch Halted in Europe Over Privacy Concerns

Jul 05, 2023Ravie LakshmananPrivacy / Social Media Instagram Threads, the upcoming Twitter competitor from Meta, will not be launched in the European Union due to privacy concerns, according to Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC). The development was reported by the Irish Independent, which said the watchdog has been in contact with the social media giant…

The Hard Truth about Skills Gaps

Earlier this year, the ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) estimated that the construction industry will need to attract an estimated 546,000 additional workers (that’s 546,000 above and beyond the normal pace of hiring) in 2023 to meet the demand for labor. It’s a startling statistic. In 2022, ABC says the construction industry averaged more than…

7 blender mistakes ruining your smoothies

If you love a morning smoothie, you’re likely relying on a blender day–in day-out. These appliances will liquify a set of ingredients in a matter of seconds, ideally leaving an even consistency, with no lumps in sight. The trouble is, even if you’re a regular smoothie connoisseur, there are still mistakes it’s all too easy…

Twitter CEO breaks silence on platform’s reading caps

Twitter’s recently appointed CEO Linda Yaccarino has commented for the first time on the platform’s controversial decision to impose temporary reading limits on its users. Tweeting on Tuesday, Yaccarino strongly backed the action, describing it as a “big move” and “meaningful.” Yaccarino wrote: “When you have a mission like Twitter — you need to make…